Mainxe cat (Mankskaya taillessness)

Mainxe cat (Mankskaya taillessness)

The unique appearance of the mind. Manx cats are affectionate, good catch mice, love children and get along well with dogs. Do not like to be ignored, need grooming.

History

From the first tailless cat got on the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea is still unknown. According to some sources, they sailed with Phoenician sailors, on the other — with the Spanish ships. World famous Manx cats have received in the last century. The cat got its name from the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, which it considered to be a native. However, its real roots must evidently seek the Far East. In the past century, the cat found in China, Japan, Malaysia and Russia. It is possible that it was brought to Europe after the defeat of the Spanish sailors «Invincible Armada» of Philip II in 1588 that as it may, the Manx cat — the result of genetic mutation, with an autosomal dominant gene (M) is manifested in two ways: in addition to the tailless Manx cat there are long-tailed. On the small island of Maine frequent incestuous unions were inevitable, and therefore gene «M» could easily and for a long time to pass from generation to generation. Manx cat has attracted attention in England in the late XIX century. In 1901 the country was founded Club Manx cat. Very popular at the moment in England and in the United States, the cat is still little known in France. Grown mainly in England, Scandinavia and America. It is characterized by the absence or presence of the tail it only in its infancy.

Breed

The main feature of Manx cat — no tail. True, except mESC tailless cats, essentially Are two varieties: Manx cat — stampi and Manx cat with a tail — teydl Manx. These two kinds of participation in exhibitions are not allowed, but are used in breeding work. At the same tailless cats tail ramp to place a small depression. Absence of tail at Manx cats are supposed to be a consequence of a genetic disorder that occurred in the conditions of insular isolation and lack of fresh blood. Tailless indicates malfunctions of the internal organs and the impossibility of reproducing. Stump and teyld Manx can beget kittens, and they provide a viable population. Because of the lack of development of the spine body Manx cats rounded rear. The rear part of the body hard. The hind legs are longer than the front, which is why the cat gets a characteristic «rabbit» look. Driven mainly Manx cat jumps. The body is medium in size with a powerful skeleton. The head is round, large, rounded cheeks and prominent cheekbones. The nose is straight, wide, without sedёlki; tall ears are pointed at the ends; round eyes, big. There is bred in North America Manx cat with semi-long hair, dubbed kimriyskoy cats.

Character

From the first tailless cat got on the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea is still unknown. By one data, they sailed with Phoenician sailors, on the other — with the Spanish ships. World famous Manx cats have received in the last century. The cat got its name from the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, which it considered to be a native. However, its real roots must, apparently, look in the Far East. In the past century the cat found in China, Japan, Malaysia and Russia. It is possible that it was brought to Europe after the defeat of the Spanish sailors «Invincible Armada» of Philip II in 1588 that as it may, the Manx cat — the result of genetic mutation, with autosomal dominant gene (M) is manifested in two ways: in addition to the tailless Manx cat and have long-tailed. On a small island Maine frequent incestuous unions were inevitable, and therefore gene «M» could easily and for a long time to pass from generation to generation. Manx cat has attracted attention in England in the late XIX century. In 1901 the country was founded Club Manx cat. Very popular at the moment in England and in the United States, the cat is still little known in France. Grown mainly in England, Scandinavia and America. It is characterized by the absence or presence of the tail it only in its infancy.»Width=»200 «height=»124″/> This cat is endowed with magnificent character and easily adapts to changes in living conditions. Sociable, easy to agree on the presence of other animals. Patient-friendly, gentle with the owner. They are affectionate, loyal and affectionate. They are very inquisitive, well catch mice. Manx feel like a family member. They are easy to agree on the presence of other animals. patiently with children and affectionate with the owner. Manx cats do not like to be ignored, need grooming. Due to the fact that the absence of a mutation of the tail, in cats of this breed may have a health problem. We must also be careful when crossing.

Breed Standard

General appearance: Medium size. Weight: 3, 5 — 5, 5 kg. Compact rather short format. Feeling — a rounded shape. Head: Relatively wide and round. Forehead moderately rounded. Cheeks bulging. The length of the muzzle is slightly greater than the width. The nose is medium in size, with no sharp transition from forehead to muzzle and upturned. Zone above the upper lip is well developed and rounded. Strong chin. Big mustache. Ears: Medium size, wide at the base, rounded tips. Widely spaced. Covered with dense hair. Eyes: Large, round; slightly slanted. Color harmony with the color of the coat. Neck: Short, thick and powerful. The body is medium in size, strong, compact (square format). Chest broad. Back short, curved. Croup is above the shoulders and rounded. The backbone of the powerful. Well developed muscles. Limbs: Front shorter rear. Strong bones and well developed muscles. Feet are round.»Gait» bouncing motion resembles a rabbit. Tail: the complete absence of caudal vertebrae. At the site of the base of the tail should be a recess in the form of an orange rump; — caudal vertebrae are missing, but there are 1 — 3 vertebra coccyx, hairy; — Tail several centimeters in length from 1 — 3 caudal vertebrae, often with bone abnormalities (tail hook); — normal tail (or bent hook). Coat: Short, thick and double coat ( with a very dense undercoat). wool double, short, soft texture, the undercoat is soft, dense. In color are acceptable all color variations with white division, the same as in cats bi-, tricolor. Note: Valid crossing with other breeds: kimriyskaya, British Shorthair (n), more American Shorthair. Defects : Neraskosye eyes. Elongated, long torso. Straight back. Short hind limbs. Fine bone. Disqualification: weak croup.

Very strong animal, active and alive. Lovely hunting instincts. Fecundity breed below average. Kittens grow slowly. Breeding complicated. Homozygous kittens, that is, having two «dose» dominant genes «MM», die before birth (hypoplasia of the spinal cord). Thus, all surviving kittens are heterozygous (Mm). Do not cross the two tailless cats in order to avoid the lethal gene. As partners Manx cats is recommended to choose the American or British Shorthair, while being aware of the fact that not all cats are tailless litter.

Care

As Mainxe have thick hair, you need to constantly take care of it. Regularly need to comb wool representatives of this breed. By virtue of the fact that the absence of a tail is a mutation in cats of this breed may arise health problems. We must also be careful when crossing.